QCBJ News Staff's stories
Downtown Davenport to host events for Bix weekend
As thousands of runners, spectators and visitors arrive in downtown Davenport for the annual Quad-City Times Bix 7 race, the Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP), in collaboration with community partners, will present a full lineup of free events and activities throughout…
Davenport police chief to retire after 31 years on March 2
Davenport Police Chief Jefferey Bladel announced he will retire after 31 years of dedicated service…
ABI accepting Elevate Scholarship applications
Elevate Iowa, a program of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) Foundation, is…
Make-A-Wish Illinois names Casey Marsh CEO
Make-A-Wish Illinois has appointed Casey Marsh as its new chief executive officer, effective Monday, March…
CASI to host 2026 Blarney Bash kick-off Thursday
The Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI) will host its 2026 Blarney Bash on Thursday,…
Arconic to build $175 million casting complex in Bettendorf
The Arconic Davenport Works plant is getting ready for another big milestone in the Quad…
Russell, AFSP Iowa create Construction Hike for Hope
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Iowa Chapter is partnering with Davenport-based Russell to…
First Central Bank’s grilling events raise $22,755 last year
First Central State Bank’s Grilling For Charity fundraising events collected a total of $22,755 last…
Sandburg College to celebrate TRIO anniversary Feb. 24
GALESBURG, Illinois — Carl Sandburg College’s TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program is marking a quarter-century…
Tractor Supply kicks off Grants for Growing FFA campaign
Tractor Supply Company, the largest U.S. rural lifestyle retailer with a new Moline location, kicked…
Farm Rescue reaches $1M during 2026 Giving Hearts Day
Farm Rescue’s Giving Hearts Day 2026 officially became another “Million Dollar Year” as the nonprofit…
Sky Dine to spice up QCIA dining, drink experiences
A new concessionaire will bring a trio of unique food and drink experiences to the…
QC Honor Flight expanding its mission to include more vets
The Honor Flight of the Quad Cities – the nonprofit initiative that transports military veterans…
UnityPoint – Trinity hits major milestone in AFib treatment
UnityPoint Health – Trinity successfully completed its 850th pulsed field ablation (PFA) procedure, marking a…
QCR Holdings announces increased dividend
QCR Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Quad City Bank & Trust, announced Thursday, Feb.…
Augustana announces new book about college’s history
Augustana College has announced the publication of “Called to Reckon: Replacing History and Reclaiming Mission…
